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Match Report: Bethlehem Steel 3-1 Richmond Kickers

Although they spotted Richmond the first goal, Bethlehem Steel attacked relentlessly to earn a 3-1 victory on Sunday afternoon at Lehigh.

Match Report: Louisville 3 – Bethlehem 1

Despite a characteristically brave effort from Brendan Burke’s squad, defending USL champs Louisville FC smelted Bethlehem Steel through three first-half goals.

Head coach Brendan Burke pleased despite lack of early wins

Bethlehem Steel FC didn’t pick up a win in a three-game homestand at Goodman Stadium. But Brendan Burke still sees positives in that stretch. PSP’s Matt McClain spoke with Burke about the early part of the season and building team chemistry.

Match report: Bethlehem Steel 1-1 Charleston Battery

A valiant effort to secure the first win over Charleston Battery in Steel history fell short, even though Bethlehem were the better side on the pitch and fought back to tie 1-1 behind Cory Burke’s finish.

Bethlehem Steel FC: Four returning players

Bethlehem Steel FC head coach Brendan Burke is continually asked to handle last minute matchday roster changes as a result of the club’s affiliation with MLS Philadelphia Union. But Burke relies on four returning players to help keep his matchday units in cohesion. PSP spoke with Burke about those players and the impacts they bring to his club in an ever changing, ultra competitive environment like Steel FC houses.

In pictures: Bethlehem Steel: 4-1 Richmond Kickers: 1

Why you should follow Bethlehem Steel FC in 2018

Why pay attention to a second-division pro team whose main purpose is to serve as the Philadelphia Union’s feeder system? PSP explores the key reasons behind why you should follow Steel FC in 2018.

News Roundup: UNION WIN, Steel mixed results, and Opening Weekend excitement

Plus: Picault Suspended, Toronto upended, and Bayern’s title defended.

Match report: Villanova 3-2 Bethlehem Steel FC

Bethlehem Steel FC continued their preseason with a trip to the Mainline against Villanova. The result was a 3-2 loss and a disappointed head coach frustrated with his teams flat play. Only three matches remain in preseason play for Steel FC.

News roundup: Steel FC @ YSC tomorrow, USSF Presidential Campaign heats up, Week 27 EPL

Philadelphia Union return home to Philadelphia for a brief time Saturday 02/11. Bethlehem Steel FC begin preseason play tomorrow @ YSC Sports in Wayne, PA @ 2PM v. FC Motown. USSF Presidential campaign becomes a bit nasty prior to election day.